David Datro Fofana

CHELSEA are allegedly on the verge of signing Molde's David Datro Fofana as a replacement for injured striker Armando Broja.Albanian international B.

[FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) [Chelsea striker went down in cries of pain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20721230/chelsea-armando-broja-stretchered-knee-aston-villa-friendly/) during the first half of their mid-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) squad on Monday before undergoing a scan to assess the damage which revealed he faces five months on the sidelines. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1603345923819851776?t=KItxWOk-IYJVrzhTmbgvWg&s=19) broke the news earlier on social media. And now he is allegedly on the verge of bringing in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Datro Fofana. [Broja looks set to miss the rest of the season](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20743286/broja-out-season-tearing-acl-knee-surgery-chelsea/) after scans revealed he had torn his ACL and needed surgery.

Chelsea's plan was to sign a striker in January after the injury to Armando Broja, and it seems they've already put them plans into swift motion.

The deal is close to being done, and Fofana will join the club in January. It is close to being a done deal at this moment. [David Datro Fofana ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/david-datro-fofana/profil/spieler/787232)is a 20-year old striker who plays for Molde in the Norwegian league, and Chelsea are now on the verge of signing him. Chelsea may still sign another striker in January, with David Datro Fofana expected to be a signing for the future as opposed to a player who can start for the club immediately. [ Armando Broja](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/profil/spieler/571743), and it seems they've already put them plans into swift motion. The club are close to signing a striker.

Chelsea are reportedly close to signing David Datro Fofana from Molde for a deal worth around £8.6million and football.london takes a look at what shirt ...

The No. Nobody has worn the number since Kurt Zouma left the club in 2021, with Victor Moses the previous occupier. 7, Mateo Kovacic has No. Unfortunately for Fofana, N'Golo Kante has No. So far this season, Fofana has scored 15 goals and registered five assists in the league. The 19-year-old, who is also a target for Brighton, looks set to become a Chelsea player in the near future in a deal worth around €10million (£8.6million).

Having lost striker Armando Broja to an ACL injury during a mid-season friendly, Chelsea are said to be looking for replacements. One potential candidate ...

Despite that fee, there is no indication whether Fofana would be part of our first-team once he arrives — or what his work permit status may be — with some reports claiming that he’s “a prospect for the future”. [Fabrizio Romano](https://mobile.twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1603345923819851776), the [Telegraph](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2022%2F12%2F15%2Fchelsea-transfer-news-david-datro-fofana-expected-join-club%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fweaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com%2Fchelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news%2F2022%2F12%2F16%2F23511487%2Fchelsea-to-sign-19-year-old-striker-david-datro-fofana-from-molde-fk-reports), the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-fofana-b1047581.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1671123636), as well as Norway’s [TV2](https://www.tv2.no/sport/fotball/tv-2-erfarer-dette-er-detaljene-i-fofana-overgangen/15360311/), Fofana will be signed for a Norwegian record €10m fee, with Chelsea beating out Brighton in the process, where Paul Winstanley worked before following Potter over to become [our Director of Global Talent and Transfers](https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2022/11/15/23460149/official-paul-winstanley-joins-chelsea-as-director-of-global-talent-and-transfers). One potential candidate, who probably has been a That said, he’s scored 15 goals with 5 assists in 24 league appearances for Molde this season already, and added 4 goals in 10 Europa Conference League matches as well. [longer-term target](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2022%2F12%2F15%2Fchelsea-transfer-news-david-datro-fofana-expected-join-club%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fweaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com%2Fchelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news%2F2022%2F12%2F16%2F23511487%2Fchelsea-to-sign-19-year-old-striker-david-datro-fofana-from-molde-fk-reports) for head coach Graham Potter and the former recruitment team at Brighton, could be 19-year-old striker David Datro Fofana, who currently plays for Molde FL at the top of the Norwegian Elitesierien.

Molde's reputation as a talent factory was boosted by the emergence of a certain Erling Haaland, and the next gem set for an expensive move to the big ...

"When it comes to scoring, it's Cristiano Ronaldo - his headers, how he positions himself in the box. "It's good to be compared to such a great player," Fofana admitted of comparisons to Ronaldo specifically. I know the comparisons are a bit of nonsense, but it's a motivation for me. He's not lightning fast or terrifyingly strong, but what Fofana does boast is a high knowledge of how to maximise his skills and compensate for any shortcomings on the pitch. You have to be very accurate to score." What you'll also see from Fofana is an ability to create his own shots. "It's a very good team. I have to end up there. "You say to yourself, 'We started at the same place'. "I want to go to the Premier League. "It is symbolic," he told TV2 of literally following in Haaland's shadow. It was there that he began to impress European scouts, with French and Belgium clubs chasing his signature.

Graham Potter is set to make his first signing as Chelsea manager with the Blues closing in on a deal for Molde striker David Datro Fofana.

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Chelsea news: The Blues are close to signing Molde forward David Datro Fofana for a fee of just over £10m, according to reports.

Potter has used almost every formation in the book since replacing [Thomas Tuchel ](https://www.football.london/international-football/germany-chelsea-boss-thomas-tuchel-25685568)in September and we could see more experimentation when the Premier League restarts. It naturally allows a fluid approach of players shifting, something Fofana's speed could benefit from. [Mason Mount](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/terry-mount-broja-chelsea-injury-25753778) thrive in a deeper midfield role. [Armando Broja's](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-armando-broja-injury-season-25749919) season-ending injury and the potential of Fofana joining in January, there are different ways Chelsea could line up under [Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-armando-broja-graham-potter-25739977) given the arrival of a new attacker. [Kai Havertz](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-nkunku-havertz-potter-transfer-25702057) still remains an unknown quantity at the club, used as a focal point, part of a pair or just off a striker under Potter. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-david-datro-fofana-25758089) being close to signing 19-year-old David Datro Fofana has caused intrigue and excitement over the potential of the Ivorian goalscorer.